W Tombstone & Potluck

WEST TOMBSTONE CANYON STAIRS & STREETS
The last hike of this season features 3 - 3.5 miles of streets, stairs and trails around west Tombstone Canyon. Perhaps this off-the-beaten-path route will include some stairs you have not explored or at least do not visit often! We will conclude at 426 Garden Ave. for our shared covered dish lunch around 11-11:30. You are welcome to just show up for lunch.

Meet Saturday, May 3 at 9:00 a.m. at Old Bisbee Courthouse fountain to carpool to 426 Garden Ave. (just up Tombstone Canyon beyond Circle K) to drop off food for the covered dish lunch. Parking for several cars is available in the back of the house. Bring water for hiking, your shared dish, beverage of choice, and hiking poles (if desired).  Leashed dogs are welcome. Questions? Call Susan at 610-220-5287.

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BACKTRACK - South Perimeter

Six hikers and 2 dogs started out on the hike.  Although it was very warm, the strong wind made the heat more tolerable.  Some of us had a struggle to keep our hats on due to the strong wind.  One hiker and dog turned around about half-way to Miller Canyon due to concern about her dog overheating.  We decided to have lunch in the Miller Road parking lot under a tree for shade instead of hiking up to the little peak which overlooks the San Pedro Valley but doesn’t really offer any shade.  Four hikers had access to a vehicle in the Miller Road parking lot and left.  The two remaining hikers hiked back to Hunter Canyon.  Everyone seemed to like hiking the South Perimeter Trail but agreed it should be done earlier in the year when it isn’t so hot. - Ed

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Other Photos: Picacho Peak 2014 - 20th Anniversary Photo Book

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SIDETRACK - Shirts?

I have a few extra Muleteam shirts available - Medium and Large - $15 each

Text Larry at 520-224-4951

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SCHEDULE 2025-2026

The first hike of the new season will be Saturday, October 25.

South Perimeter

SOUTH PERIMETER TRAIL HIKE
Join the Muleteam this Saturday, April 26th, for a hike along the winding foothills of the Huachuca Mountains between Hunter and Miller Canyons with vista views of the San Pedro Valley. This hike is similar to the North Perimeter Trail from Carr to Miller, only the hills are more gradual. Lunch will be at the same spot as the North Perimeter Trail hike on a little peak overlooking the San Pedro Valley. It will be about a 7 mile round trip hike (3 miles to the Miller Road parking lot and half a mile to the little peak for lunch). Meet at 9am at the Bisbee Courthouse fountain. Bring water and lunch. Dogs are welcome. Back by mid-afternoon. For more details, contact Ed at 313-204-2119 or erex66@gmail.com.

Alternatively, hikers may meet us at about 9:30am at the Hunter Canyon Road parking lot. Turn west off Route 92 onto East Hunter Canyon Road-there is no road sign, but Google Maps shows the dirt road. The road is right where the four lanes of 92 drops to two lanes. Cross the cattle grate and park on the left. 

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BACKTRACK - Rucker Camp/hike

Four hardy campers braved the wind, sleet and cold at Rucker Forest Camp.  We all enjoyed the solitude except for one other tenter who came from Bisbee.  Interesting fellow, turns out he has lots of extra time to take to the woods due to his job no longer getting contracts with FEMA.  He was quite upbeat even after he mentioned his wife was fired the previous day.  She was an FDA meat inspector on the border.  One Muleteam camper decided to join the Easter camp crowd at Walnut Grove.  

Even though the weather was continuously changing, the nights were calm and silent.  Early morning brought a variety of bird songs and sightings such as, robyns, painted redstarts and yellow warblers.  Met with the Ranger due to a minor infraction of driving around the Jersey barriers.  He reprimanded us.  Then he stayed and caught up with one of the Muleteamers on the goings on in Galena.  Turned out he lived in the same house she bought recently.  

Saturday morning the sun came out and the cool temperature was perfect for hiking.  Seven people and two dogs followed the creek trail through Rucker canyon.  Approximately 4-5 miles total.  Two hikers went part way up the switchbacks towards Price Trail and were rewarded with beautiful views.  Sunday three hikers hiked a couple miles in Red Rock Canyon.  All in all it was another fun camp adventure with the Muleteam. - Carol

Several of the Muleteam members spent 3 nights and 4 days at Rucker Canyon in the Chiricahua Mountains. We hiked every day. Three members came up Saturday for the main hike. The trip was great! It was freezing and we got snowed on! The day we left we were in shorts and tank tops and decided to hike Copper Canyon on the way out. A truly memorable trip for so many reasons. Let’s just say we ate really well and laughed a lot. Carol and I found geodes. - Jan B

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SCHEDULE 2024-2025

May

3 - West Tombstone Canyon last hike and potluck with Susan Mayes

Rucker Update

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RUCKER HIKE & CAMPOUT
Almost every year the Muleteam hosts a weekend campout and hike. This year the location is Rucker Canyon in the Chiricahuas. This is an overnight campout Friday and optional Saturday night. The camping location is at the Rucker Forest Camp, which no longer has facilities/toilets, but there are lovely tent sites and dispersed camping areas along the road and beyond the Jersey Barriers near the trailhead. 

Friday night a potluck dinner is planned. Talk with friends about food and drink.

Saturday the hike is along the creek then up to the Price Canyon Trail ridge and back.  

Sunday after breakfast there will be a short, leisurely morning hike up Raspberry Ridge Trail.

Directions: Take Route 80 East towards Douglas, then Route 191 N to right on N Rucker Canyon Road. Turn left onto E Rucker Canyon Road. Walnut Canyon Grove Campground will be on the left and the Rucker Ranger Fire Station is on the right. The dirt road is approximately 19 miles to the very end.   
 
Hike Only: For those just coming for the Saturday hike without camping, carpooling is recommended, meet Saturday at the courthouse fountain at 8AM. 

For more information or details contact Carol Chandler at (413) 667-8760 or chandlercarolpsk@gmail.com

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BACKTRACK - Art Stairs

17 people showed up for the art stair hike, and we had a great time meandering all over Old Bisbee exploring some of the more interesting paths and arty details. It was a warm morning, and during the 3 hour walk some dropped out along the way. So about 10 of us had lunch on Castle Rock before heading back to the cars. Thanks to John for being sweeper and Lea for the photos. It was a very fun day! - Larry

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SCHEDULE 2024-2025

 

April

26 - South Perimeter Trail in the Huachucas with Ed King

May

3 - West Tombstone Canyon last hike and potluck with Susan Mayes

Art Stairs

OLD BISBEE ‘ART STAIRS’ HIKE
Join the Muleteam this Saturday to explore some unique outside art (murals, mosaics, sculpture...) by way of Bisbee's most interesting stairs. Be prepared to climb at a reasonable pace with planned stops for less than 4 miles. Bring water, lunch and maybe a camera, but no dogs. Back about noon or drop out when you want. Meet April 12 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to begin the hike. Free. For more details contact Larry 520-224-4951 or larryjmilam@gmail.com.

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BACKTRACK - Parker Lake

Seven people and a dog. Some clouds and then sun, surrounded by the beauty of Parker Canyon Lake. A fine hike and great company. It was a classic healthy Muleteam Saturday with some new friends, topped off with a little taste of wine and conversation outside overlooking the vineyard. A day well spent. - Doug

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SCHEDULE 2024-2025

 

April

19-20 - Rucker hike and campout in the Chiricahuas with Carol

26 - South Perimeter Trail in the Huachucas with Ed King

May

3 - West Tombstone Canyon last hike and potluck with Susan Mayes